Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine
Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine | |
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Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine by Joseph-Désiré Court | |
| Born | 20 September 1762 Pontoise, France |
| Died | 10 October 1853 (aged 91) Paris, France |
| Burial place | Père Lachaise |
| Other names | Pierre Fontaine |
| Education | Instruction by Antoine-François Peyre |
| Occupation(s) | Architect, designer, interior decorator, artist |
| Known for | Creation of the Directoire style and the Empire style |
| Notable work | Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel, Galerie d'Orléans, Chapelle expiatoire, western portion of the Rue de Rivoli |
| Honours | Legion of honor, Prix de Rome |
Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine (pronounced [pjɛʁ frɑ̃swa leɔnaːʁ fɔ̃tɛn]; 20 September 1762 – 10 October 1853) was a French neoclassical architect, interior decorator, designer and artist.
In addition to his important contributions to the architecture and interior design of his day, Pierre Fontaine was remarkable for his ability to not only prosper in his architectural career, but also to survive the numerous tumultuous regime changes – his architectural practice prospered for seven decades, from the Consulate to the reign of Napoleon III, almost without interruption.